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T. S. Chandler (search for this): chapter 3
rds, in talking about this great victory, he said: Our movement yesterday was a great success; I think the most successful military movement of my life. But I expect to receive far more credit for it than I deserve. Most men will think I had planned it all from the first; but it was not so—I simply took advantage of circumstances as they were presented to me in the Providence of God. I feel that His hand led me: let us give Him all the glory. When he had been removed to the house of Mr. Chandler, near Guinea's Station, and had so far rallied as to feel confident of his recovery, he talked very freely on his favorite religious topics. Dr. Dabney says (in his admirable biography of Jackson, to which I am indebted for several incidents given above): He requested his chaplain to visit him at 10 o'clock each morning for reading the Scriptures and prayer. These seasons were the occasions of much religious conversation, in which he unbosomed himself with unusual freedom and candor.
William N. Pendleton (search for this): chapter 3
, and then said: It will be infinite gain to be translated to heaven. When later, on that beautiful Sabbath day, he was informed that he could scarcely live till night, he engaged for a moment in intense thought, and then replied: Very good, very good; it is all right. Dr. McGuire thus concludes a deeply interesting paper on the wounding and death of Jackson: He tried to comfort his almost heart-broken wife, and told her he had a good deal to say to her, but he was too weak. Colonel Pendleton came into the room about 1 o'clock, and he asked him: Who is preaching at headquarters to-day? When told that the whole army was praying for him, he replied: Thank God—they are very kind. He said, It is the Lord's day; my wish is fulfilled. I have always desired to die on Sunday. His mind now began to fail and wander, and he frequently talked as if in command upon the field, giving orders in his old way; then the scene shifted, and he was at the mess-table in conversation with me
Joseph E. Johnston (search for this): chapter 3
as his Christian character is well worthy of earnest study, and of admiring imitation, I give a somewhat extended sketch of it. I first came into personal contact with him on the 4th of July, 1861, while our army was drawn up in line of battle at Darkesville, to meet General Patterson. The skill and tact with which he had reduced the high-spirited young men who rushed to Harper's Ferry at the first tap of the drum into the respectable Army of the Shenandoah, which he turned over to General Johnston on the 23d of May, 1861, and the ability and stern courage with which he had checked Patterson's advance at Falling Waters, had won for him some reputation, and I was anxious to see him. A colporter (good brother C. F. Fry) had sent me word that he desired permission to enter our lines to distribute Bibles and tracts. With the freedom with which in our army the humblest private could approach the highest officer I at once went to General Jackson for the permit. I have a vivid recol
William Brown (search for this): chapter 3
im who controls the destinies of men and nations, and chooses the weaker things of earth to confound the mighty. Rev. Dr. Wm. Brown, former editor of the Central Presbyterian, relates a characteristic anecdote of this man of prayer. During a visit to the army around Centreville, in 1861, a friend remarked to Dr. Brown, in speaking of General Jackson in the strain in which many of his old acquaintances were accustomed to disparage him, The truth is, sir, that old Jack is crazy. I can accountentences and gesticulating wildly, and at such times he seems utterly oblivious of my presence and of everything else. Dr. Brown happened the next night to share Jackson's blanket, and in a long and tender conversation on his favorite theme—the meas require us to close our eyes in prayer, and the exercise has proven to me very delightful and profitable. And thus Dr. Brown got the explanation of the conduct which his friend had cited to prove that old Jack is crazy. A friend was once con
Jesus Christ (search for this): chapter 3
t I was brought face to face with death, and found all was well. I then learned an important lesson: that one who has been the subject of converting grace and is the child of God can, in the midst of the severest sufferings, fix his thoughts upon God and heavenly things, and derive great comfort and peace; but that one who had never made his peace with God would be unable to control his mind, under such sufferings, so as to understand properly the way of salvation, and repent and believe on Christ. I felt that if I had neglected the salvation of my soul before, it would have been too late then. He dictated a letter to General Lee, in which he congratulated him on the great victory which God has vouchsafed to your arms. But before this note was sent, the following came to him from General Lee, in response to a previous note which had been sent by Jackson: General: I have just received your note informing me that you were wounded. I cannot express my regret at the occurrenc
R. E. Lee (search for this): chapter 3
tion and moist eyes as the preacher delivers his message, is our loved Commander-in-Chief, General R. E. Lee; that devout worshipper who sits at his side, gives his personal attention to the seating the salvation of my soul before, it would have been too late then. He dictated a letter to General Lee, in which he congratulated him on the great victory which God has vouchsafed to your arms. But before this note was sent, the following came to him from General Lee, in response to a previous note which had been sent by Jackson: General: I have just received your note informing me thcongratulate you upon the victory which is due to your skill and energy. Most truly yours, R. E. Lee, General. Jackson seemed deeply touched at the generous letter from his chief, but said, after a brief pause: General Lee is very kind: but he should give the glory to God. Afterwards, in talking about this great victory, he said: Our movement yesterday was a great success; I think th
Hawks (search for this): chapter 3
d would appear, and during one of them I offered him some brandy and water; but he declined it, saying: It will only delay my departure and do no good; I want to preserve my mind, if possible, to the last. About halfpast one he was told that he had but two hours to live, and he answered again feebly, but firmly: Very good; it is all right. A few moments before he died he cried out, in his delirium: Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action! Pass the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell Major Hawks— then stopped, leaving the sentence unfinished. Presently a smile of ineffable sweetness spread over his pale face, and he said quietly, and with an expression as if of relief, Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees; and then, without pain, or the the least struggle, his spirit passed from earth to the God who gave it. In fine, Jackson took Jesus as his Saviour, his Guide, his great Exemplar, the Captain of his salvation, whom he followed with the unquestio
W. S. White (search for this): chapter 3
oved Rev. Dr. W. S. White, whose death in 1871 was so widely lamented. The following incident, which was given me by Dr. White, not only illustrates his Christian character, but gives the key-note to his whole life. Not very long after his coner. No, sir; but I will do so to-night. The elder then advised him also to consult his pastor, and he went at once to Dr. White's study and went over with him the arguments and passages of Scripture by which he supported his position. The next daked, Have you made that matter a subject of prayerful investigation, major? Yes, sir, and I was just on my way to ask Dr. White to call on me to lead in prayer at the meeting to-night. Soon after he was called on, and made such a stammering effor think so too—and by God's grace I mean to do it. I wish you would please be so good as to call on me more frequently. Dr. White says that he saw from Jackson's reply and manner that he meant to succeed—that he did call on him more frequently—and t<
A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 3
eutenant-General Ewell, Jackson's able lieutenant, was on this wise: At a council of war, one night, Jackson had listened very attentively to the views of his subordinates, and asked until the next morning to present his own. As they came away, A. P. Hill laughingly said to Ewell, Well! I suppose Jackson wants time to pray over it. Having occasion to return to his quarters again a short time after, Ewell found Jackson on his knees and heard his ejaculatory prayers for God's guidance in the perrve my mind, if possible, to the last. About halfpast one he was told that he had but two hours to live, and he answered again feebly, but firmly: Very good; it is all right. A few moments before he died he cried out, in his delirium: Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action! Pass the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell Major Hawks— then stopped, leaving the sentence unfinished. Presently a smile of ineffable sweetness spread over his pale face, and he said quietly, and with an expression a
William S. White (search for this): chapter 3
kson had become a Christian some time before; but it was not until the 22d of November, 1851, that he made public profession of religion and united with the Presbyterian Church in Lexington, then under the care of the venerable and beloved Rev. Dr. W. S. White, whose death in 1871 was so widely lamented. The following incident, which was given me by Dr. White, not only illustrates his Christian character, but gives the key-note to his whole life. Not very long after his connection with theed one day at the post-office in Lexington, anxiously awaiting the opening of the mail, that they might get the particulars concerning the great battle which they had heard had been fought. The venerable pastor of the Presbyterian Church (Rev. Dr. W. S. White, from whom I received the incident) was of the company, and soon had handed him a letter which he recognized as directed in Jackson's well-known handwriting. Now, said he, we will have the news! Here is a letter from General Jackson hims
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